Rolls MX51S Mini Mix 2 Four-Channel Stereo Line Mixer
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Amazon's description appeared to be a bit jumbled. A Rolls MX51 and a Rolls MX51s are two different types of Rolls. The non- The "s" model had 1/8" and XLR inputs and mixed stereo, while the "s" model had 1/4" inputs and mixed mono.
I recently purchased this device and turned it on, and the hum/ground noise continues to occur regardless of whether the condenser microphone is switched on or off, and whether the microphone is plugged in or not.
Yes. That's why I bought this device, which combines four inputs into a single output. You'll need an amplifier if you only have passive speakers, but your "set of speakers" most likely already includes one.
Mine came with an AC adapter, no question. Without it, it will not be able to function. I wish it had an on/off switch because it's a fantastic device. Because the AC adapter is plugged into a Monster voltage protector with the other audio gear, I unplug the power cord from the back of the unit. It's just easier for me this way.
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While upgrading my gaming/AV setup, I ran into a number of audio issues that, after numerous purchases, tests, returns, and cables plugged in and unplugged, eventually boiled down to the fact that I had two analog audio signals that needed to feed into a single analog input on my speaker system and play at the same time. The quickest and cheapest solution is to buy a $5 headphone splitter and connect it backwards. However, because a headphone splitter is not powered, it will weaken the signal from both sources, and if there is a spike or surge, it may even cause hardware failures. I'm not an expert in electrical circuits, so I'll leave that to you to figure out, but the bottom line is that a powered mixer is the best way to get two independent signals to feed into a single input without losing strength (a switcher would be a simpler option if you don't need both sources to play audio at the same time). br>br>This Rolls MX51S was exactly what I was looking for: A small powered mixer with independent volume controls, an RCA output, and at least two RCA inputs (there are four total, one of which is XLR mono for a microphone). br>br>The mixer is well-made, with a powder-coated metal case, solidly attached input and output jacks, and nice potentiometer knobs with a detent at the 12:1 position. Position 00 (gain = 1) If you turn the knobs past 12 o'clock, the mixer actually acts as a mild amplifier. 00, but some users have reported clipping when using the highest gain setting. This is hardly a flaw, as a unit this small and capable of mixing isn't meant to be used as a serious amplifier. I simply turn down the input volumes and turn up the overall system volume to the point where a gain of one is more than I'll ever need. The mixer performs admirably. br>br> I can now play both sources at the same time with fully independent volume control, which I didn't have before my upgrades. While I hadn't intended to use a mixer with my setup, I'm glad it became necessary because I now have a lot more flexibility. The mixer is small and tucked away on one of my AV cabinet's shelves. Many other mixers are much larger, and while they may work just as well, I don't have the space or need for something like that. br>br>However, while using this mixer, I came across an intriguing issue. Both of the sources I've used are analog signals from DACs. I went through five different DACs before finding one that worked consistently, with one of them, an Insignia purchased from Best Buy, causing loud popping and clicking to come from my speakers after the optical source was turned off. However, only when it was connected to this mixer did it work. It worked fine if I connected it directly to my sound system, bypassing/disconnecting the mixer; however, this problem does not occur with the DACs I eventually chose (one a FiiO D3 and one an eSYNiC), so I'm guessing that some combination of poor grounding and signal interference created a "perfect storm" between the Insignia and the Rolls mixer. In any case, the problem has been resolved, and I do not believe the mixer is to blame. br>br>Overall, the mixer has left me very impressed and pleased. It does exactly what I need it to do, and it does it well, all at a low cost.
I wanted to combine the line inputs from the cordless microphone receiver and the audio from a television when I was setting up a small PA system for our church's fellowship hall. This mixer was precisely what I required to combine these two signals into a single amplifier input. Previously, the microphone signal was sent to one amplifier's RCA inputs, while the TV audio was sent to another amplifier's RCA inputs. Because only one of the two inputs could be used at a time, a presenter who wanted to show a video with sound on the TV (via HDMI TV input) had to switch the amplifier input from the microphone to the TV in order to show the video with sound through the PA into the room. They can now start and stop the video without having to switch between screens, and they can even add their own comments to the video using the microphones while it is playing. One of the options is to have Karaoke in the room, which is something that a number of people are considering. br>br>The mixer is well-made, and it was simple to set the two volume levels for our inputs; the mixer adjusts volume levels quietly and without noise. After using the RCA inputs on channel 3, I appreciate the fact that there are still two inputs available. 4 for the microphone and audio from the television. Because Channel 2 can accept either RCA or 1/8" stereo inputs, it's a logical choice for an iPod input at some point. We could use Channel 1 for a wired microphone at some point because it only has an XLR input with switchable phantom power. It would be a great addition to a DJ set-up (perhaps for a Karaoke night?). (At the moment, we are not using it. ).
Denon AVR-56L Receiver/Amp (AVR-56L) Receiver/Amp (AVR-56L) Receiver/Amp ( 3000) to a new set of JBL's most powerful studio monitors: Studio 590 is a recording studio in New York City. A 1/8 mini jack to RCA stereo cable is used, which is thin and tinny. I was worried that my receiver and speakers were not up to par, until I tried THE ROLLS Minimix II! Is it late at night, am I happy, and has it been TOO LONG since I CRANKED FLEETWOOD MAC on a WORLD CLASS SYSTEM? Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes YEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS The sound quality is incredible both at night and during the day! Turn your Echo Dot to 99% volume and set the Rolls Amp to 2- It's 3 p. m. , and you're listening to your vintage hi-fi. (Because today's technology is abysmal) and home theater, as well as 7. It's a bad joke, number two! ) on the volume dial to around 12 p. m. - HEAVEN OPENS HER BOSOM TO YOU, with the bass turned up and the treble rolled back a notch. br>br>Also, I believe this is a better preamp device than the cloudlifter, which costs three times as much; I haven't tested the cloudlifter but would like to compare the two in terms of price vs. what you get. This appears to give you a lot more. Finally, it has plenty of gain, solid knobs, gold-plated inputs, and a mini-jack input. rca-, jack-, xlr- I'm going to buy a few more as preamps for my microphones into a Yamaha mixer because they're amazing at any price.
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